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One-Pot Creamy Italian Sausage and Gnocchi Soup

A close-up of a white bowl filled with creamy sausage gnocchi soup, featuring large gnocchi, crumbled sausage, and wilted spinach.
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Make this hearty, creamy Italian sausage and gnocchi soup in one pot for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 (16 ounce) package shelf-stable potato gnocchi
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Brown the Italian sausage in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes (with their juice). Add the Italian seasoning, basil, and red pepper flakes, if using. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Add the package of potato gnocchi to the simmering broth. Cook according to package directions, usually about 3 to 5 minutes, until the gnocchi float.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream until fully combined. Do not let the soup boil after adding the cream.
  7. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts completely.
  8. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  9. Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as needed before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute kale for spinach, adding it a few minutes earlier to allow it more time to soften.
  • For a thicker soup, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, or let the soup simmer uncovered for an extra 5 minutes before adding the cream.
  • Shelf-stable gnocchi works best for this quick recipe; refrigerated gnocchi may require slightly longer cooking time.

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